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whirl
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- pronunciation:
- wuhrl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
whirls, whirling, whirled |
definition 1: |
to turn or spin quickly on a central point.
The bicycle wheel whirled when he lifted it off the ground.- synonyms:
- revolve, spin
- similar words:
- reel, roll, rotate, swirl, twirl
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definition 2: |
to turn or change direction suddenly; wheel about.
He whirled around to glare at me.- synonyms:
- wheel
- similar words:
- pivot, swing, swivel
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definition 3: |
to have a feeling of spinning quickly; reel.
His head whirled from the noise of the city.- synonyms:
- spin
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definition 4: |
to give a quick spinning or turning motion to; cause to revolve.
He whirled his partner on the dance floor.- synonyms:
- spin, twirl
- similar words:
- rotate, swirl
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definition 5: |
to drive or carry along very rapidly or in a circular direction.
The wind whirled the newspaper through the park.- similar words:
- flutter, swirl
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related words: |
dance, revolve, roll, swing, turn, twist |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act or motion of whirling.
He gave the ball a whirl.- synonyms:
- spin
- similar words:
- swirl
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definition 2: |
a state or feeling of being dizzy or confused.
The roller coaster ride left my head in a whirl.- synonyms:
- spin
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definition 3: |
something that whirls or is whirled.
A giant whirl of wind destroyed the house.Her ring went down the drain in a whirl.- similar words:
- whir, whirlwind
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related words: |
drive, go, turn |
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